Some art galleries and museums in Western Canada are now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for visitors aged 12 and over.
In Alberta, new provincial restrictions came into effect Sept. 20 requiring proof of vaccination for businesses, unless they want to operate at reduced capacity. For now, businesses must verify their customers have proof of at least one vaccination, results from a rapid test taken in the prior 72 hours, or a documented medical exemption from a certified medical professional. Starting Oct. 25, proof of two vaccinations will be required.
The Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton and Contemporary Calgary have announced they will require proof of vaccination.
A similar program will be implemented in Saskatchewan, with museums and galleries required to verify proof of vaccination starting Oct.1.
British Columbia has implemented a vaccine card, but museums and galleries are not required to verify vaccinations unless there's an indoor event with more than 50 people. Restaurants in museums, like the Vancouver Art Gallery's bistro, require proof of vaccination for customers 12 and older.
The Manitoba government requires museums and galleries to check proof of vaccination for all visitors aged 12 and older.
Source: Governments of Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba